All Forum Posts by Kevin Babione

Min Max ThermometerDaryl,
Thanks for this thread - I have one by Oregon Scientific that weighs almost 4 ounces and would love to replace it with something lighter. I really like knowing the minimum temperature so ...

Carrying a Saw BackpackingI'll admit to having a 15" Sven saw that weighs 10.6 ounces. I have some friends with whom I backpack and for them the biggest joy is getting to camp and having a fire. We don't do r...

Wentzel TentTo hear him tell the story it was actually pretty funny...He was originally planning on sleeping under a tarp but saw the $25 solo tent and bought it instead of the blue tarp.
He stayed in the t...

Wentzel Tent - You get what you pay forBe pretty careful setting it up while you're out on the trail. A friend of mine took one on the Old Loggers Path a couple of weeks ago and it worked fine the first night. The second night the...

Another Wood-Burning Camp StoveI understand there's no way to review each and every product on the market, but I was sad to see that the Antig Outdoors Woodlore Woodgas Stove wasn't reviewed. It appears similar to the B...

Poles are required!I get out on just 3-4 trips a year and am admittedly out of shape. Using my poles (LT4's that I set once each trip and never adjust) makes the difference for me between having an enjoyable tri...

23 Mile Loop within 2 Hours of NYCYou might want to consider the Pinchot Trail in the Poconos. It's probably a 2-hour drive for you to reach Thornhurst.
I haven't hiked this one yet, but people like it. It's a 23-m...

All Reader Reviews by Kevin Babione

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Montbell Extremely Light Down JacketI'm a big guy and have the Ex Light in XXL - weighs 7.8 ounces. In addition to being a great piece of insulation to wear I've found that I can use it in my hammock as an extra top quilt by op...

Lighten Up! by Don LadiginI just finished reading the book - it's an enjoyable and quick read. I've got two weekend trips planned this spring with guys who have never backpacked in their lives. I'm passing the bo...